There are many reasons that can cause a project to fail during the implementation phase – funding, motivation, time-management and focus are among the usual culprits. (more…)
There are many reasons that can cause a project to fail during the implementation phase – funding, motivation, time-management and focus are among the usual culprits. (more…)
It seems that the challenge of building a team has been with us forever.
People are the essential ingredient in all businesses however many business owners struggle to harness and develop the huge opportunity that a motivated and committed team of people can bring to a business. (more…)
Inter office communication (in this case we refer to communications within the office and its team members) can be viewed as the grease that keeps the machine running smoothly. Without it, everything can come to a grinding halt. (more…)
Running a successful business means learning how to do things better, faster and cheaper than the competition. Today, that sort of dedication requires consistency, whenever and wherever you are. (more…)
Closing a sale is the most critical part of the sales process for a small business. The more efficient and confident you become in your techniques, the more revenue you and your team can generate. (more…)
There is a heated debate regarding the merits of writing a detailed business plan. The gist of the debate is whether or not there is a benefit (financial and overall) to writing a detailed business plan, or whether this has become a dated concept and a fledgling business can thrive without one. (more…)
Read today’s headlines and you’ll discover that tsunamis, tornadoes, fires, earthquakes, thefts, and acts of terrorism are not rare events. Businesses throughout the world — some, perhaps, in your town — are even now struggling to recover from natural and man-made disasters. Some will pull through and thrive; others will close their doors forever. (more…)
When times get tough, the cost of sales goes up. Potential customers are less likely to want to talk to a salesperson because they are in a fiscally conservative mindset. In recent months you may have heard the phrase “retention is the new acquisition”. This simply means you’re doing well if you can hold onto your customers. And of those, make sure you hold on tightest to the best ones. But how? (more…)
Choosing a web solution is not just a matter of throwing up a few pages, as cheaply as you can by using friends and tech savvy kids to toss it together. The online market these days is as valuable and important as the physical marketplace you do business in so when it comes to creating a website it’s worth investing the same commitment of time, money and resources that you put into the physical set up of your premises, or selecting essential tools and equipment for the business. (more…)